Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4417 Certificate IV in Surveying and Spatial Information Services

Course Title: Produce basic plans of surveys

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GEOM5185C	City Campus	TAFE	530T Built Environment and Sustainability	Face-to-Face or Internet	Term1 2022, Term2 2022, Term1 2023, Term2 2023, Term2 2024, Term1 2025, Term2 2025

Course Contact: Matthew Sweeney

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4105

Course Contact Email: matthew.sweeney@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to use suitable computer software to produce basic plans of a survey from field surveying data. This includes setting up equipment and software, establishing surveying data and dimensions, processing data, and producing basic plans.

This course is suitable for surveying or spatial information services assistants working under supervision. Individuals use cognitive, technical and communication skills to select and apply a range of methods, tools, materials and information to complete routine activities and provide solutions to predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.

 

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	CPPSSI3019 Produce basic plans of surveys
Elements:	1. Prepare to create basic plan of survey 2. Compile plan content 3. Finalise basic plan production

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements. 

Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.